Dickson County Schools & Education
Dickson County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,672
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#47
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dickson County
Measured School Summary
Dickson County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,672 per pupil, Dickson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dickson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
17 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #47 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
2.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,672
$543 below the state average
School coverage
17
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dickson County has 17 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Dickson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Dickson County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 17 of 17 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#47
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Dickson County
Elementary to high school visible
8,129 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Dickson County is the largest listed district slice, with 17 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dickson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dickson County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Expansive Rural and Town Infrastructure
Dickson County manages 17 public schools serving a large student body of 8,129. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring eight elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and two specialized centers. This broad network supports a wide variety of educational needs across the county's single district.
A Large, Unified Public School District
The Dickson County district oversees all 17 schools and 8,129 students, providing a massive but unified educational system. There are currently no charter schools in the county, making the traditional public system the primary academic engine for the region. This centralized oversight ensures that resources are distributed across both high-capacity high schools and smaller elementary campuses.
A Predominantly Rural Learning Experience
With 12 schools in rural locales and five in town settings, Dickson County offers a spacious learning environment for its students. Dickson County High School is a significant regional hub with 1,472 students, while Charlotte Elementary provides a mid-sized primary setting with 616 students. The average school size is 478 students, reflecting a system that balances large-scale resources with smaller community schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Dickson County
Reported Enrollment
8,129
17 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Dickson County
17 Public Schools in Dickson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County High School | Profile | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,472 |
| Creek Wood High School | Record | Dickson County | Charlotte, 37036Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 933 |
| Stuart Burns Elementary | Record | Dickson County | Burns, 37029Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 740 |
| Centennial Elementary | Record | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 682 |
| Charlotte Elementary | Record | Dickson County | Charlotte, 37036Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 616 |
| Dickson Middle School | Record | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 594 |
| Burns Middle School | Record | Dickson County | Burns, 37029Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 475 |
| Oakmont Elementary | Record | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 474 |
| White Bluff Elementary | Record | Dickson County | White Bluff, 37187Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 464 |
| Charlotte Middle School | Record | Dickson County | Charlotte, 37036Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 436 |
| Vanleer Elementary | Record | Dickson County | Vanleer, 37181Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 267 |
| W James Middle School | Record | Dickson County | White Bluff, 37187Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 253 |
| Dickson Elementary | Record | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 242 |
| The Discovery School | Record | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 205 |
| Special Services | Record | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Town: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 157 |
| Dickson County Distance Learning Academy | Record | Dickson County | Charlotte, 37036Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 101 |
| New Directions Academy | Record | Dickson County | Charlotte, 37036Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 18 |
Dickson County High School
Dickson County
Dickson, 37055 / Town: Distant
White Bluff Elementary
Dickson County
White Bluff, 37187 / Rural: Distant
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
Dickson County
Charlotte, 37036 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,672
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Dickson County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dickson County, Tennessee?
Dickson County manages 17 public schools serving a large student body of 8,129. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring eight elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and two specialized centers. This broad network supports a wide variety of educational needs across the county's single district.
What are the major school districts in Dickson County, Tennessee?
The Dickson County district oversees all 17 schools and 8,129 students, providing a massive but unified educational system. There are currently no charter schools in the county, making the traditional public system the primary academic engine for the region. This centralized oversight ensures that resources are distributed across both high-capacity high schools and smaller elementary campuses.
What is the school experience like in Dickson County?
With 12 schools in rural locales and five in town settings, Dickson County offers a spacious learning environment for its students. Dickson County High School is a significant regional hub with 1,472 students, while Charlotte Elementary provides a mid-sized primary setting with 616 students. The average school size is 478 students, reflecting a system that balances large-scale resources with smaller community schools.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.